Discover the powerful legacy of the Medici family on a walking experience through some of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. This tour includes an inside visit to the Medici Chapels, the impressive mausoleum of the Medici dynasty, where art, power, and family ambition come together in one extraordinary place.
After visiting the chapels, continue through the historic center to admire Palazzo Medici Riccardi from the outside, the former residence of the Medici family and a symbol of their rise in Florence. You will also see the magnificent Florence Cathedral, with Brunelleschi’s world-famous dome, and Palazzo Vecchio, the city’s historic political heart overlooking Piazza della Signoria.
This experience is perfect for travelers who want to understand Florence through the story of the family that shaped its art, politics, and Renaissance identity.
What's included
Guided tour
Admission to the Medici Chapels is not included. The ticket costs €11 per person and must be paid in cash on site.
Meals
What to expect
Cappelle Medicee
2h · Admission ticket not included
Step into the world of the Medici, Florence’s most powerful Renaissance family, with a visit to the magnificent Medici Chapels. This small group tour takes you inside one of the city’s most symbolic places, where art, faith, power, and family legacy come together. Admire the Chapel of the Princes, with its impressive marble decorations, and the New Sacristy, designed by Michelangelo and home to some of his most extraordinary sculptures. As you explore this remarkable site, you will discover the story of the Medici dynasty, their influence on Florence, and the artistic vision that turned their burial place into one of the city’s greatest treasures. A fascinating journey through Renaissance beauty, ambition, and immortality.
Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Pass by
Palazzo Medici Riccardi is one of Florence’s most important historic palaces and a fine example of Renaissance civil architecture. Commissioned by the Medici family in the 15th century, it long stood as a symbol of their political, economic, and cultural power.
During this exterior visit, we will admire its elegant stone façade, the typical Florentine Renaissance rustication, and its sober yet imposing structure, which reflects the rise of one of the most influential families in Florence’s history.
Duomo
Pass by
Florence Cathedral, known as the Duomo, is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and a masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Its striking marble façade, in white, green, and pink, makes it one of the most recognizable churches in the world.
During this exterior visit, we will admire the cathedral from the outside, focusing on its impressive façade, the famous dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi, and the surrounding monumental complex, which includes Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery.
Palazzo Vecchio
Pass by
Palazzo Vecchio is one of Florence’s most iconic buildings and has been the political heart of the city for centuries. Overlooking Piazza della Signoria, it still serves as Florence’s town hall today.
During this exterior visit, we will admire its fortress-like structure, the impressive Arnolfo Tower, and the statues surrounding the entrance, all symbols of Florence’s civic power, history, and artistic heritage.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet in front of the Medici Chapels entrance.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
